Home care · Kent
Eating disorder support at home in Paddock Wood
4 of the 41 home care agencies covering Paddock Wood offer eating disorder support. 67% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for eating disorder support across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- 2 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Kent council will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration.
Citation: "Eating disorder support at home in Paddock Wood", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4CQC-registered agencies
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers eating disorder support in Paddock Wood
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 41
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Elderly care · 37
- Physical disability care · 35
- Dementia care · 31
- Mental health care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Learning disability care · 19
- Supported living · 8
- Children's care · 6
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audley Care - Audley Care Willicombe Park | Jan 2020 | 5.4 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Homecare Unique Limited | Dec 2018 | 6.1 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Enabling Care for You Limited Head Office | Jun 2023 | 3.8 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | CS Hub Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 5 |
The full list for eating disorder support covering Paddock Wood: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How eating disorder support in Paddock Wood compares
CQC lists eating disorder support for 4 of the 41 agencies covering Paddock Wood, or 10%. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 15 points below the 82% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for eating disorder support.
Audley Care - Audley Care Willicombe Park and Homecare Unique Limited lead the list for eating disorder support. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2018. Newest: June 2023. Offices within 2 miles of Paddock Wood centre: 0. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kent, 38 agencies are registered for eating disorder support, and 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for eating disorder support: 10% here, 9% across Kent.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What eating disorder support involves
Help at mealtimes, and with staying safe physically and emotionally, is offered to people with binge eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia, working in step with the NHS eating disorder service.
Questions worth asking about eating disorder support
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
- How do you monitor physical health safely?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
- What happens if physical health gets worse?
Where to get support: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. How to get assessed by Kent.
Eating disorder support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Wood | – | 4 | 2 |
| Marden | 4.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Tonbridge | 5.1 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Kings Hill | 6.6 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Staplehurst | 7.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Maidstone | 8.6 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Snodland | 10.7 mi | 15 | 9 |
Council help
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Free care cost report for Paddock Wood
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about eating disorder support in Paddock Wood
Which agencies in Paddock Wood provide eating disorder support?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 41 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Paddock Wood list eating disorder support as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Audley Care - Audley Care Willicombe Park and Homecare Unique Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Paddock Wood?
2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Paddock Wood?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Does Kent council fund home care?
It may. Kent council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Kent council.
How do I choose between agencies in Paddock Wood?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more eating disorder support in towns near Paddock Wood?
In Paddock Wood there are 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Marden (4.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Tonbridge (5.1 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Royal Tunbridge Wells (6.0 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support in nearby towns
- Eating disorder support in Marden 4.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Tonbridge 5.1 mi
- Eating disorder support in Royal Tunbridge Wells 6.0 mi
- Eating disorder support in Kings Hill 6.6 mi
- Eating disorder support in Staplehurst 7.0 mi
- Eating disorder support in Maidstone 8.6 mi
- Eating disorder support in Snodland 10.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Sevenoaks 11.4 mi
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